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title: "PS21098 - Groceries Code Adjudicator - Groceries Sector Survey"
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# PS21098 - Groceries Code Adjudicator - Groceries Sector Survey

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c474af45-ebaf-4fbd-a5e5-71c620ba6ccc

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## Summary

The Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) project "PS21098 - Groceries Sector Survey" has been awarded by the UK Shared Business Services Limited. This engagement falls under the Research and Development and associated Consultancy Services category, specifically market and economic research, polling, and statistics. The procurement process followed a mini competition under the RM6018 CCS Research Marketplace DPS and has now reached the award stage. The contract, initially set to end on January 16, 2024, has been extended to January 16, 2026, with a revised total contract value of £123,000, excluding VAT. Key dates include multiple updates, the latest being on August 27, 2024. The project is geographically centred in the United Kingdom and provides ongoing opportunities for suppliers to contribute vitally to GCA’s annual groceries sector survey since 2014.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on market and economic research or consultancy services. Companies, especially SMEs, engaged in generating insights through surveys and data analytics will find this tender aligned with their service offerings. Participation in this tender allows businesses to collaborate with a large contracting authority like the UK Shared Business Services Limited, providing them visibility and potential further engagements. It is an excellent fit for businesses capable of offering confidential data gathering and analysis, aiding the GCA in closely monitoring retailer compliance and enhancing supplier relationships within the groceries sector.

## Notice

***Modification of the Contract*** Contract Variation PS21098 [002] has been increased by PS30,750.00, the total contract value has been amended to PS123,000.00 excluding VAT. The contract end date has been varied from Thursday 16th January 2025 to Friday 16th January 2026. ***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the RM6018 CCS Research Marketplace DPS. Brief Description of Requirement To help the GCA achieve its objectives suppliers, trade associations and other representative bodies are encouraged to confidentially provide the GCA with information and evidence about how the Retailers are treating their direct suppliers. The survey is one of the most important activities the GCA undertakes each year, providing a valuable opportunity for suppliers and other interested parties to tell the GCA confidentially about their experience. This in turn provides valuable information for the GCA to understand the most significant Code related issues and measure progress in Retailer behaviour. The GCA has conducted a groceries sector survey every year since 2014.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67336b57-cfc9-47fc-a2c5-747a619a4b61 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 16 Nov 2021 - 16 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £123,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | YOUGOV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2024 at 13:14 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67336b57-cfc9-47fc-a2c5-747a619a4b61
- 11 Mar 2024 at 15:04 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67336b57-cfc9-47fc-a2c5-747a619a4b61
- 11 Mar 2024 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67336b57-cfc9-47fc-a2c5-747a619a4b61

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67336b57-cfc9-47fc-a2c5-747a619a4b61
  27th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/54e06843-fea8-4c41-91c4-0a5e6940140b

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